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The Big Year

6.020111h 42mPGMovieComedy

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.

DirectorDavid Frankel
WriterHoward Franklin
ProducersCurtis Hanson·Karen Rosenfelt

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Frankel

SMSteve Martin
Steve Martin
Stu Preissler
JBJack Black
Jack Black
Brad Harris
OWOwen Wilson
Owen Wilson
Kenny Bostick
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Raymond Harris
AHAnjelica Huston
Anjelica Huston
Annie Auklet
RJRashida Jones
Rashida Jones
Ellie
RPRosamund Pike
Rosamund Pike
Jessica
DWDianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Brenda Harris
JWJoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams
Edith
AAAnthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson
Bill Clemont
CBCorbin Bernsen
Corbin Bernsen
Gil Gordon
BHBarry Shabaka Henley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Dr. Neil Kramer

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The Big Year — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Year?

The Big Year isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Big Year on Netflix?

No, The Big Year is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on YouTube.

Is The Big Year on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Year isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Big Year for free?

The Big Year isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on YouTube.

Is The Big Year based on a true story?

Yes — The Big Year is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).